U.S. Bicentennial Coins

Hundreds of millions of Bicentennial coins were struck during 1975 and 1976 -- both in the regular copper-nickel clads for circulation and in a 40% silver clad composition for collectors. The silver Bicentennial coins were sold in mint sets and proof sets. These mint sets and proof sets were first sold in 1975 and remained mint offerings into the mid-1980s. The U.S. Mint wound up melting millions of unsold silver Bicentennial coins.

Proof Coins And Proof Sets: What You Need To Know

Proof coins represent the finest, the very best, that any U.S. Mint has to offer. You see, proof doesn't refer to a particular grade. Rather, proof refers to the result when a coin is manufactured in a special way. Proof coins vary greatly from their business strike -- regular, circulation-quality -- counterparts and they take a different path in the Mint.

What Are Mint Coin Sets?

You're probably wondering... what is a mint set? Is it anything like a proof set? Here's what you need to know about mint coin sets.

Tips For Building A 20th Century Type Coin Set

A twentieth century type coin set is a collection of coins which includes one of each design from each denomination the United States produced between 1900 and 1999. It's a fun -- and relatively simple -- way to collect U.S. coins.

How Much Are Complete Coin Sets Or Completed Coin Folders Worth?

Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders...